This week, let's stretch our geographical knowledge. We're so used to letting the noisy countries get all the press, we sometimes forget the more out-of-the-way places. See what you know about Mongolia.

1. The capital of Mongolia is ….
   
   • Ulaanbaatar
   • Lursab'etor
   • Mongolia City
   • Bishkek
2. The Mongolian unit of currency is the ….
   
   • Ningi.
   • Tenge.
   • Togrog.
   • Leu.
3. What religion are the majority of Mongolians?
   
   • Moslem
   • Christian
   • Buddhist
   • None at all
4. What takes places at the Khural?
   
   • A lot of beer-drinking
   • Goat wrestling
   • Arguing
   • Praying
5. Who were Soyol Erdene?
   
   • The leaders of the Golden Horde.
   • An ancient shamanic caste.
   • The most famous hunters in Mongolia.
   • Mongolia's first rock band.
6. Which of these figures was not a famous Mongolian warrior?
   
   • Genghis Khan
   • Khabul Khan
   • Aga Khan
   • Dayan Khan
7. What is the correct Mongolian name for a Mongolian round tent?
   
   • Yurt
   • Ger
   • Iglu
   • Tirme
8. What is Mongolia's claim to demographic fame?
   
   • It is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world.
   • It has the highest population of shepherds in the world.
   • It has the most arable land in Asia.
   • It has the most diverse population in Asia.
9. What is a Jebtsundamba Khutuktu?
   
   • A lama
   • A llama
   • A yak herder
   • A musician
10. How much of Mongolia is water?
    
    • 50%
    • 25%
    • 10%
    • Less than 1%

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Dmitri Gheorgheni

17.06.19 Front Page

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